My APPE rotation with RxPharmacist provided me with a rewarding journey to explore the opportunities outside of traditional pharmacy.
During this rotation, I worked on a variety of projects that helped me grow both professionally and personally. One of my main projects was creating a pharmacy calculations social media campaign. This was such a fun and educational experience because it allowed me to make the NAPLEX practice fun and engaging to support other students studying for the NAPLEX. At the same time, revisiting these calculation problems helped me strengthen my own understanding and confidence in preparing for my future NAPLEX exam.
Following that calculations social media campaign, another project of my rotation involved creating NAPLEX calculation lecture videos. I created, recorded, and explained the calculation questions step-by-step to solve different types of clinical calculation questions. Teaching these topics really pushed me to make sure I understood every detail because to explain something clearly, you have to fully understand it yourself. This project not only deepened my knowledge but also improved my public speaking and presentation skills.
A big part of this rotation was updating state-specific MPJE guides, which was both challenging and rewarding. Working through pharmacy laws and regulations required a lot of focus and attention to detail. I learned how to interpret complex law language, identify key points, and break them down into simpler terms for students preparing for their MPJE exams. This experience taught me patience and precision, and it really strengthened my ability to analyze and organize large amounts of information.
On top of that, I got to work on marketing materials and flyers for this rotation. This was a completely different side of pharmacy that I had never explored before. Designing marketing content allowed me to be creative and think outside the box. I learned how visual design, color, and concise wording can make a huge difference in how people perceive information.
Throughout my time at RxPharmacist, I was encouraged to take initiative, bring new ideas to the table, and take ownership of my projects. My preceptor was always supportive and open to feedback, which made it a great environment to learn in. It really helped me grow my confidence and time management skills, as I learned to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining high quality.
What stood out to me the most about this rotation was knowing that the content I created might help someone feel more confident about their exams, making the experience even more meaningful. I’m grateful to RxPharmacist for making this such a great experience, and I’m thankful for the guidance and encouragement I received along the way from my preceptor, Julianne!
YL, Pharm.D. Candidate 2026